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Correct. I have a 5in frac BTW 👍

Alan. Very flattered being mentioned in the same phrase as @johninderby Sanity confirms while John was premier league when it came to his help and knowledge, I am definitely more NorthernPremier league. Had many dealings with John. Always a pleasure with his knowledge, patience and time freely given to us lesser Astro mortals. Miss his posts and updates. Pretty sure a comment would have come against my latest “handle” post. John

Hello. Postman delivered yesterday. I'd been looking for a nice handle to go with my Tak clamshell on my FS128. Saw an advert from Steve @Saganite for a Vixen handle in white. Snapped it up. So glad I did. Found that the allen bolt that came with it was approx 7/8 mm too short. No problem. Was able to sort a suitable bolt/washer/nut combo from the shed. Paint job commenced. I like to do airplane model kits. Always have done since being a kid. Similar to my astro hobby. Anyhow, checked my paint pot supplies and came across a Revell, Aqua Color pot containing "Himmelblau" colour (Sky,matt) No 59. Had been used as part of a paint job for a Messerschmitt BF109E version Circa 1940. A great match to the Tak Green (Mint) paint colour. Photos don’t quite show how good - weird ?? Really pleased with the result and a nice match up of Takahashi / Vixen kit. John

Finally. Caught up with Comet Pons-Brooks last night with my Canon 10x30 IS binos last night. Much easier than I was thinking. Happy camper. 🙂😃 John

“You’re gonna need a bigger tub of fluid !!” 😂😂😂. John

Steve @Saganite V V nice set up for sure. I do like the “ bling” if I’m honest. Had some nice Primaluce rings etc on a SW ED 150 I had a while back. Looked fab !! I can’t quite convince myself my FS128 would benefit from some red accents. Enjoy the views. As already noted. A report would be a great read. John

My tuppence worth. Can’t see a price mentioned by the OP, so think I’d go the 120. John

Mike. Not me but my wallet did. Probably be up for the IAS in Sept ?? Enjoy yourself and anyone else who is attending John

HHMM Quite a question. Here goes - no particular order - OO 10 in reflector Celestron ED80 Celestron ED100 Borg 100 achro Stellarvue 102 Skywatcher 200p Meade LX90 10 inch SCT Orion ST80 Skywatcher ED150 Celestron C9.25 ( to @JeremyS ) 👍 Meade ED127 Skywatcher 180 mak A much shorter list than I imagined. Dependent on memory cells which are on the decrease. John

Hello all. Bit late in an update here. Had this Meade LXD55 8 in SCT since early Feb. Full disclosure. No postman involved as I went and picked it up. No first light as yet. I'm not gonna comment re that subject. Fancied a 2nd scope as about 15 years back I had a 10 in LX90 ( full fork setup) which I still have fond memories of. Only sold as my house at the time required a full carry up and down a set of stairs of the unit before attachment to the tripod. Gave great views but I know Meade as a brand aren't everyone's cuppa. Anyhow. Optics look nice and clean. Few cosmetic marks and a ding here and there but hey. Had to have a white one due to OCD so the LX versions were ruled out. Serial number 848490 with a metal Meade serial number plate showing Irvine, California. I'm assuming it's vintage by now 😀 Looks neat on my Rowan alongside the Tak. Been reading with interest a few threads about owning more than 1 scope. As I have a TAK FS 128 I was more than contented but hey, live a little John, get yourself a second one. Also came with a Meade 1209 microfocuser thrown in. Winner all round I think once I get to use it. Thx for reading if you've got this far. Clear skies - DOHHHHHH !! John

Hello Dave. FS128 somewhat better. Not by much though. Salmon colour of the GRS better with the Tak 👍👍 John

Hello. +1 for the ED150. Early scopes had delivery issues re poor packaging!! Mine was a nice, spot on OTA. Big but nice. Had some great sessions with it. Views not far away from my Tak 128. HTH. JOHN

That looks rather nice !! Somewhat tempted for my FS128. Nothing wrong with my current clamshell, but ???? I should never have looked should I 🤔🤔🤔 John

They look the business. Sure Mr JohninDerby would have been impressed !! John

Steady as she goes there @mikeDnight👍👍